Coil
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɪl/
Coil (noun)
- A length of something wound in a circular or spiral form.
- A wire wound into a spiral, used in electrical devices.
Examples
- The snake rested in a coil under the tree.
- The rope was neatly arranged in a coil.
Common collocations: tight coil, loose coil, induction coil, coil winding, coil tightly
Coil (verb)
- To wind something into a series of loops or circles.
- To move in a circular or spiral path.
Examples
- She coiled the garden hose after watering the plants.
- The craftsman coiled the wire carefully.